Cruise Shore Excursion - Private Tuk Tuk Tour to the Historic Center

We'll start our experience in Matosinhos, in front of Leixões Port/Doca Norte main gate, a fishing area with golden sand beaches where we can regularly find local surfers. In this area we find the largest urban park in the country, Parque da Cidade. We continue along the coast until we reach Foz, we continue along the right Douro River bank, passing under the Arrábida bridge towards the center of Porto. Arriving at the city center, we will stop at the Cordoaria area, one of the various green spaces in town, located behind the Rectory of the University and which has in its proximity the Portuguese Center of Photography, the Justice Palace and the Hospital de Santo António. We now walk to the Torre dos Clérigos, built in the 18th century it's the tallest granitic tower in the city. Climbing “only” 225 steps we have access to a 360º perspective of the city center and surroundings. During the walk we'll make a brief stop at Livraria Lello, built in 1906, it's one of the most beautiful in the world, it's a mandatory stopping point for anyone visiting Porto. We cross the Praça dos Leões where we can see the beautiful Carmo and Carmelitas churches. We continue to the most commercial area of Porto, the Bolhão area, here we find the traditional market with local products, shops of all types and for all tastes, and the busiest street in town, Rua de Santa Catarina, where you will find the most luxurious café in Porto, Café Majestic. We'll pass by Praça do Infante, which houses the Palácio da Bolsa, the São Francisco church and the old Ferreira Borges market and we arrive at Ribeira, the last neighborhood of the 4 oldest in Porto that we still had to visit. We'll cross the bridge to make a brief stop at the Serra do Pilar Monastery, to enjoy a glass of Port Wine and to contemplate the Douro River and the City of Porto on the other bank, surely one of the most beautiful views in Portugal! Finally, we'll return to the Leixões dock, to your cruise to end the experience, or you can also stay in the city and return to Leixões dock later, on your own. A private and exclusive tour, with a unique route, in a mix of Tuk Tuk with short walks and the best places to take pictures. Come and discover the history, culture and gastronomy of Porto with us, as well as some unique local curiosities. Discover the Essence of Porto.